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Picture Source: US Geological Survey

Earthquakes can occur in several areas of the world. That is because geological fault lines exist worldwide. The Pacific Rim countries are particularly vulnerable to these events. This figure illustrates the areas of the United States (Alaska and Hawaii excluded) at greatest risk for earthquake tremors. This largely encompasses the state of California.